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Red Light Cameras: The recent report detailing flaws in Chicago’s red light camera network lends credence to the view that revenue rather than safety is the system’s objective, according to Rajiv Shah, UIC adjunct assistant professor of communication. Shah, who researches the use of surveillance technology and red light cameras in Chicago, says tickets should be tracked using consistent standards if they are intended to affect driver behavior. Contact Brian Flood, (312) 9967681; bflood@uic.edu